Trust and Integrity Archives

Many of us come from humble beginnings. We make something of ourselves through pursuit of knowledge, integrity, hard work, and a bit of good fortune. Yes, people have every right to be proud of the success that they’ve earned. But that doesn’t give them the right to be rude or disrespectful to others. As the… [Read More]

The Easy Way May Be the Hard Way

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

How many times do we choose the easy route (because it’s painless) rather than the wise route? How many times do we close our eyes to wrongdoings even though we should speak our mind? How many times do we follow the crowd even though our conscience tells us to do otherwise? Are we simply taking… [Read More]

The Biggest Mistake, Ever!

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

Mistakes have a negative image. So we hide them, play the blame game, or beat ourselves up when they occur. In fact, these actions compound our mistakes by creating stress and anxiety, damaging relationships, squandering time and money, and most importantly, often causing us to repeat the same mishap over and over again. The truth… [Read More]

6 Ways to Spot All Talk, No Action

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Let’s face it, you send a message with what you say AND what you do. If words aren’t supported with consistent actions, they will ring hollow. Someone once said, “Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.” The… [Read More]

Book Smart Is Only a Start

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

You went to a prominent school and graduated with honors. So you’re set for life. Right? Well … not so fast. Unfortunately, there may be a gaping hole in your education so large that you could drive a truck through it. The fact is, while you may have a diploma, a piece of paper doesn’t… [Read More]

Plagiarism Is Stealing

By Frank Sonnenberg 20 Comments

Would you swipe something from a store because you couldn’t afford it? Would you lift a purse from a lady’s chair because she wasn’t looking? Of course not! So what makes people think it’s acceptable to rob someone’s ideas and take credit for their work? Don’t they realize that plagiarism is stealing? While that may… [Read More]

Self-Respect Begins With You

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Some people believe that because they’re rich, powerful, or famous, they deserve our respect — regardless of their behavior. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Respect must be earned. You may be able to fool others, but you can’t fool yourself. If you want self-respect, it’s important to set high standards, remain true to… [Read More]